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Quite Big Maximum Internal Memory Supported by Processor

The maximum internal memory supported by processors of notebook PCs that are a comparable age to the GS60 range from 4GB to 32GB. With a maximum internal memory supported by processor of 32 gigabytes, the MSI GS60 has one of the bigger maximum internal memory supported by processors amongst medium processor core notebook PCs of this age.

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16 PCI Express Lanes (max)

The MSI GS60 has more PCI Express lanes (max) than most of the laptops of this spec and age. Most of the notebook PCs that were released more than two years ago only have between 1 and 15 PCI Express lanes (max), however this laptop has 16 PCI Express lanes (max).

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Quite New PCI Express Slot Version

The average PCI Express slot version of comparable spec portable PCs that have been available for more than two years is 2.2, and the PCI Express slot versions range from 2 to 3. At 3, the MSI GS60 has a fairly new PCI Express slot version compared to most of the other comparable spec laptops that were released around the same time as the GS60.

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64-Bit Processor Operating Mode

This portable PC supports a 64-bit processor operating mode, which is the most commonly supported processor operating mode on portable PCs that have been around for around the same time as it.

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Three USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Ports

The MSI GS60 is a three USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A port portable PC.

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Fairly Fast On-Board Graphics Adapter Dynamic Frequency

With an on-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency of 1,150 megahertz, the MSI GS60 has a quite fast on-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency compared to most of the other notebook PCs that have been on the market for more than two years. The slowest on-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency of comparable spec notebook PCs that have been available for a similar time to the GS60 is 660MHz, the fastest is 1,300MHz, and the average on-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency is 1,100MHz.

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Good Brand

Based on 786 expert and user reviews, MSI has good reviews for its notebook PCs. MSI also has good reviews specifically for its medium processor core notebook PCs compared to other manufacturers.

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1920 X 1080 Pixels Display Resolution

The MSI GS60 has a maximum display resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. That's 98% more display resolution than a 1366 x 768 pixels notebook PC, which is the most frequently found display resolution.

This notebook PC's display resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) is actually the best display resolution across all portable PCs of a comparable spec and age to the GS60.

Very Fast Processor Clock Speed

Across all the laptops of a comparable type and age to the GS60 the processor clock speeds range from 0.8GHz to 3.1GHz, and the average processor clock speed is 2.1GHz. The MSI GS60 has one of the faster processor clock speeds (2.8 gigahertz) amongst laptops of this age.

If you would prefer a faster processor clock speed then you might also want to consider the HP 8470p[plb_2830659_price] (2.9GHz).

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Quite Big Total Storage Capacity

The MSI GS60 has a fairly big total storage capacity (1,000 gigabyte) compared to most of the other medium processor core notebook PCs that were released around the same time as the GS60. The average total storage capacity of laptops of this age and type is 520GB, and the total storage capacity range from 1GB to 1.5TB.

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1,600MHz Processor Memory Clock Speed

The MSI GS60 supports a 1,600MHz processor memory clock speed which is faster than the 133MHz processor memory clock speed supported by most medium processor core notebook PCs that came out more than two years ago. In addition, this portable PC supports 1 and 333MHz processor memory clock speeds.

This laptop's memory clock speeds supported by processor (1,600MHz) is in fact the best supported memory clock speeds supported by processor across all portable PCs of this age and spec.

A 133MHz processor memory clock speed is the worst supported memory clock speeds supported by processor across similar types of laptop.

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Quite Big Internal Memory

At 8 gigabytes, the MSI GS60 has a very big internal memory compared to most of the other notebook PCs of this age and spec. The average internal memory of laptops of a comparable age and type to the GS60 is 5.3GB.

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Intel Core I5 Processor Family

This portable PC has an Intel Core i5-4xxx processor family, which is the most commonly found processor family on notebook PCs of a similar type and age to it.

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Fairly Big Screen Size

The average screen size of laptops that came out more than two years ago is 15", and the screen sizes range from 10" to 18". The MSI GS60 has one of the bigger screen sizes (15.6 inches) amongst notebook PCs of this age.

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Has a Front Camera

The MSI GS60 has a front camera. Most of the other similar spec portable PCs that have been available for more than two years also have a front camera.

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64-Bit Operating System Architecture

This notebook PC has a 64-bit operating system architecture, which is the most commonly found operating system architecture on notebook PCs of a comparable type and age to it.

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Quite Big Hard Drive Capacity

Across all the notebook PCs of this type and age the hard drive capacity range from 180GB to 1.5TB, and the average hard drive capacity is 590GB. The MSI GS60 has a fairly big hard drive capacity (1,000 gigabyte) compared to most of the other medium processor core notebook PCs that came out around the same time as the GS60.

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Quite Fast Hard Drive Speed

The hard drive speeds of notebook PCs of a similar age and type to the GS60 range from 4,200 RPM to 7,200 RPM, and the average hard drive speed is 5,900 RPM. With a hard drive speed of 7,200 revolutions per minute, the MSI GS60 has one of the faster hard drive speeds amongst medium processor core notebook PCs of this age.

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Fairly Fast Maximum Turbo Frequency

At 3.4 gigahertz, the MSI GS60 has a fairly fast maximum turbo frequency compared to most of the other notebook PCs of this age and spec. Across all the notebook PCs that were released more than two years ago the maximum turbo frequencies range from 1.3GHz to 3.7GHz.

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Fairly Big Maximum Internal Memory

The MSI GS60 has one of the bigger maximum internal memories (32,768 megabytes) amongst medium processor core notebook PCs of this age. Laptops of a comparable type and age to the GS60 have maximum internal memories of between 8.1GB and 33GB.

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Quite Big Maximum Internal Memory

At 16 gigabytes, the MSI GS60 has a fairly big maximum internal memory compared to most of the other medium processor core notebook PCs that have been on the market for more than two years. Comparable spec notebook PCs that have been available for a similar time to the GS60 have maximum internal memory of between 2GB and 32GB, and the average maximum internal memory is 12GB.

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Three USB 3.0 Ports

Most medium processor core notebook PCs that were launched more than two years ago have between one and four USB 3.0 ports, including the MSI GS60 which has three USB 3.0 ports.

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Six Battery Cells

The MSI GS60 is a six battery cell count laptop.

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Quite Big Discrete Graphics Adapter Memory

The MSI GS60 has a fairly big discrete graphics adapter memory (2,048 megabytes) compared to most of the other medium processor core notebook PCs that were launched more than two years ago. The average discrete graphics adapter memory of laptops of this spec and age is 1.7GB.

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1.4 HDMI Version

This notebook PC has a 1.4 HDMI version, which is typical of many portable PCs of a comparable type and age to it.

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Fairly Big Battery Capacity

At 4,840 milliamperes * hour, the MSI GS60 has a fairly big battery capacity compared to most of the other comparable spec laptops that came out more than two years ago. Comparable spec laptops that were released more than two years ago have battery capacities of between 3mAh and 30,000mAh.

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AC Cable Included

This notebook PC has an AC cable included, which is typical of many portable PCs of this spec and age.

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2x SO-DIMM Memory Slot

This laptop has a 2x SO-DIMM memory slot, which is typical of many portable PCs of a comparable age and spec to it.

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GDDR Discrete Graphics Memory Type

This portable PC has a GDDR5 discrete graphics memory type, which is typical of many notebook PCs that are a similar age to it.

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6 Reasons Against

Does Not Have a Full-Size Keyboard

The MSI GS60 does not have a full-size keyboard, unlike most of the other notebook PCs that have been around for a comparable time to the GS60.

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Only HDD Storage Medium

This notebook PC has an HDD storage medium, which is the most commonly found storage medium on medium processor core notebook PCs that have been around for a comparable time to it. HDD is a traditional storage drive which stores the information on magnetic disks. HDD drives are slower than other forms of storage such as solid state drives (SSD) and flash drives.

If the storage medium of this portable PC is not good enough for you then you might want to look at the T420s[pl_48433_price] (SSD), or the S540[pl_2433540_price] (SSD) both from Lenovo.

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Only 10 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Data Rate

This laptop Ethernet LAN data rate, which is the most commonly found Ethernet LAN data rate on notebook PCs of a similar spec and age to it.

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Does Not Have a Touch Sensitive Screen

Like most of the other laptops of this age and type, the MSI GS60 does not have a touch sensitive screen.

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Only 802.11a WiFi Standard

The MSI GS60 has a better Wi-Fi standard than most similar spec notebook PCs that are a comparable age to it. This portable PC has an 802.11a WiFi standard, whereas most medium processor core notebook PCs that were released more than two years ago have an 802.11n WiFi standard.

An 802.11a WiFi standard is actually the worst Wi-Fi standard across all laptops that have been around for more than two years.

The best Wi-Fi standard amongst comparable types of notebook PC is 802.11n.

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Only 4 Bluetooth Version

This portable PC supports a 4 Bluetooth version, which is the most commonly supported Bluetooth version on similar spec portable PCs that are a comparable age to it.

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2 Other reasons to consider the MSI GS60

Released Over Two Years Ago

It was over two years ago when MSI released the GS60.

Average Weight

At 2 kilograms, the MSI GS60 has a fairly typical weight compared to most of the other comparable spec portable PCs that have been available for a similar time to the GS60.

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Expert Reviews

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User Reviews

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